Special Education Teacher - Great River Connections Academy

Connections Academy • Columbus, OH

4d • Remote

About The Position

Great River Connections Academy (GRCA) is a tuition-free public online eSchool serving students in grades K–12 throughout Ohio. The school seeks a Special Education Teacher to deliver specially designed instruction and virtually manage instructional programs for students with special needs. The teacher works from a home office in Ohio and must hold Ohio certification and reside within 30 miles of an Ohio border.

The teacher participates in all stages of the IEP process and collaborates with teachers and special education professionals to support the school’s special education program and maintain compliance with federal and state regulations. Technology is used to deliver virtual instruction. The role also involves working with students, families, learning coaches, related service providers, and school staff to address student needs and support progress toward IEP goals.

Requirements

• Valid Ohio Special Education Certificate.
• Degree in Special Education or a related education field.
• Successful background checks or clearances, including Child Abuse History Clearance.
• Experience in IDEA policy and/or special education administration.
• Strong technology skills, especially with Microsoft Office products and Google Suite.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and punctuality.
• Customer-centric approach and a high degree of flexibility and agility.
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a fast-paced environment.
• Track record as a team player.
• Willingness to travel for marketing, state testing, and other school events; occasional overnight travel may be required.
• Ability to work effectively remotely.
• Ability to use a personal electronic device and an email address for two-step authentication.
• Must reside within 30 miles of an Ohio border.

Responsibilities

• Manage and provide instructional guidance, virtual teaching, and general strategies for a caseload of students requiring direct and/or indirect services.
• Develop, write, implement, and monitor IEPs and 504 plans.
• Monitor student progress, complete report cards, and conduct parent conferences.
• Communicate regularly with students’ IEP teams, including parents or learning coaches, related service providers, and other school staff, to support IEP goals and address needs in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Provide direct services to students, including through web-conferencing software, as needed.
• Schedule, organize, and conduct IEP-related meetings in a virtual environment, as needed.
• Participate in the school’s Student Support Team and help teachers and learning coaches develop and implement program modifications and strategies for students.
• Assist with the organization and implementation of paperwork, documentation, and procedures for the IEP process.
• Assist with coordinating related service providers as mandated by students’ IEPs.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date data in the school’s Learning Management System and special education software.
• Assist with administering state testing and coordinate special adaptations required by students’ IEPs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time